Restaurant L'Avenue propose une carte robuste définie par des portions généreuses et des présentations culinaires inventives. La cuisine se spécialise dans les pancakes empilés agrémentés de fruits de saison, les préparations décadentes de pain doré et les plats originaux à base d'œufs qui repoussent les limites traditionnelles. Une esthétique visuelle distinctive caractérise les assiettes, intégrant fréquemment des couleurs vives et des garnitures élaborées pour un impact visuel marqué. L'espace intérieur maintient une atmosphère dynamique marquée par un décor éclectique et un sens artistique indéniable. La clientèle rencontre fréquemment des files d'attente substantielles, témoignant de la demande constante pour ces combinaisons de saveurs caractéristiques et ces portions copieuses. Chaque préparation démontre une attention portée aux ingrédients frais choisis pour leur qualité. Cet établissement privilégie un environnement dynamique qui met l'accent sur l'intensité des saveurs et la complexité structurelle des plats servis.
L'Avenue est largement reconnu comme l'une des meilleures destinations de brunch à Montréal, réputé pour son atmosphère dynamique, son menu créatif et ses portions généreuses. Bien que le restaurant connaisse fréquemment de longues attentes les fins de semaine, le consensus parmi de nombreux clients est que l'expérience, marquée par des plats de haute qualité comme le steak et œufs, le pain doré à la pistache et diverses déclinaisons d'œufs bénédictines, justifie amplement l'attente. Le service est généralement décrit comme amical, professionnel et efficace, bien que certains visiteurs aient noté des incohérences occasionnelles durant les heures de pointe. Avec un menu offrant à la fois des classiques du déjeuner et des options originales d'inspiration internationale, l'établissement conserve une clientèle fidèle, ce qui en fait une adresse fortement recommandée pour ceux qui recherchent un début de journée mémorable et savoureux.
We went to L'Avenue & tried four dishes. Most of the food was really good, but the overall experience wasn't great. We waited in line for over an hour, & even after getting a table, it took more than 45 minutes for the food to arrive. Service was super slow, maybe because it was just a busy day, but it definitely made the visit frustrating.
The Steak & Eggs were easily the best thing on the table. The eggs were perfectly runny, the ribeye was tender, & the hollandaise sauce was rich & flavorful. Bobby Does Dallas was also very good. The eggs were fluffy, the beef was juicy, & the sweet caramelized onions really stood out.
We also had the Red Shakshuka. The flavor was nice, & the labneh & feta added a creamy touch. It came with naan bread at first, which didn't really go well with the dish, but we got it with baguette instead & that worked much better. Honestly, pita would've been the perfect match.
The Strawberry Nocciolata looked amazing & had lots of toppings, but the taste was just okay. Not bad, but definitely not something I'd rush to order again.
Overall, the food was mostly great but the service & wait time were rough. If you go, make sure you're not in a hurry.
Breakfast portions are VERY large. I enjoyed my eggs & steak Benedict very much. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. The side of bacon was also good. The mango mimosa was also very good. Unfortunately, the sausage was really dry, & I would not order it again. The place was not so loud that we needed to shout to be heard, although the music WAS loud enough to hear, & was pleasant to listen to while eating. They have 3 unisex bathrooms, with one having a baby changing table.
It's really too bad. My fiance already wrote the place off but decided to give it another try since I wanted the blueberry ricotta pancakes. I had to get up to go ask for a coffee refill, 10m after i had already asked someone while i was seated. His eggs were just about over hard when he asked for over easy. It took forever to get our food. Forever even to stop our waiter to pay our bill. Our waiter said how busy it was the 3x he came to the table. Sure the place was full but there was no line up, they were clearly understaffed for a Monday that most people took the day off. Still... for the price of breakfast these days, it felt like we wasted 60$.
30 juin 2025
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UPDATE 2024:
Sad to be reporting this place is no longer gluten friendly. It's rare I've seen a restaurant regress on offerings like this, but the potatoes now have gluten in their seasoning & they've removed the gluten free bread. The last photo is what I was able to eat 😅 unfortunately won't be swinging by here anymore.
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2022:
Wow - this place is worth the hype !
Showed up on a Sunday just after noon with three friends & didn't have too long of a wait (maybe 15mins).
The servers were very knowledgeable regarding the menu & were able to point out all they could modify for my gluten + dairy allergy. I do wish they were just a little more present on the floor as we could have used more coffee haha.
Personally, I ordered the shakshuka with gluten free toast, it came with a side of potatoes & the whole thing was sooo tasty.
Two friends got the pecan French toast & said it tasted like a pecan pie. They highly recommended it. The last friend got the eggs Benny, she found it so delicious & filling she took the second half home.
Would 100% come by here again.
Loved the food at L'Avenue! Went as a party of two around 11 AM & we didn't have to wait very long at all, though we saw larger parties having to wait for a while. Got the Indecisive Sticky Toffee Pudding Pancakes & a latte & both were delicious (the breakfast potatoes & the scrambled eggs were especially good). Highly recommend for a good brunch!
I love Montreal
It's in a cool hip area
Food was great
Service was amazing
People were so nice
Affordable
I have some Indian egg dishe. It was great
The tiramisu french toast was delicious. But more of a dessert then a meal
I'm not a fan of franchises, but L'Avenue offered a wide variety of food & beverage options, unlike the monotonous choices of eggs & other common items that can be found everywhere, even at home. This allowed me to experience different flavors & cuisines, at least for a few visits. So, I'll give them credit for that. I saw friendly staff & quality of presentation in our visit.
Between the portions we had I liked the Rib-eye stake avocado & hot chocolate was basic.
Food is superb!!!!! Probably the best breakfast I've ever had. Organic eggs, Dubai French toast, fresh cream. I mean omg! Server was so nice & welcoming. Highly recommend!
